Best Schools in Butte County, SD
Butte County, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,032 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Butte County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Butte County, SD
The top high schools in Butte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spearfish High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
2. Newell High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
3. Belle Fourche High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
4. Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Butte County, SD
The top middle schools in Butte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
2. Spearfish Middle School - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butte County, SD
The top elementary schools in Butte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Elementary - 07
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 498 Students
2. Newell Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell School District 09-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
3. South Park Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 382 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades KG • 168 Students
5. West Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearfish School District 40-2 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 352 Students
6. North Park Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 • Public • Grades KG • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Butte County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Butte County, SD has a total population of 10,243 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Butte County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butte County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butte County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Butte County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Butte County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Butte County, SD
How many schools are in Butte County, SD?
Butte County, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,032 students in total.
How do schools in Butte County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Butte County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Butte County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Butte County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Butte County
School districts (2)
- Belle Fourche School District 09-1 (5 schools)
- Newell School District 09-2 (3 schools)